Executive Housekeeper

Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale; Port Everglades (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kolter Hospitality is seeking an Executive Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping and laundry operations for a hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and directing the entire department to deliver exceptional guest service and spotless environments.

The role requires strong supervisory experience, budget discipline, and the ability to hire and train staff, while coordinating with engineering for preventive maintenance and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Three years of hotel housekeeping supervisor or management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in hotel management or related field.
• Experience managing budgets and inventories is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the overall housekeeping and laundry operation.
• Establish standards and procedures for staff performance.
• Inspect rooms and public areas for cleanliness and safety daily.
• Manage budgets, payroll, and inventory to meet forecasts.
• Hire, train, and schedule housekeeping and laundry staff.
• Coordinate with engineering for maintenance and safety programs.

Skills

Housekeeping supervision

Budget management

Staff scheduling

Hiring & training staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in hotel management or related field

Job description

Overview: A Kolter Hospitality Executive Housekeeper delivers service excellence to our guests by ensuring the most efficient and cleanest hotel. This position is responsible for the planning, organization and direction of the overall housekeeping and laundry operation.______________________________________________________________________________Performance Expectations:Establish standards and procedures for housekeeping staff.Inspect and evaluate physical condition of hotel.Manage, control and operate within budget for maximum performance.Ensure proper inventory of all linens needed for guestroom and property PAR is maintained.Ensure guest supplies and cleaning supplies are in stock by maintaining proper inventory.Properly schedule staff to provide coverage and adjust accordingly.Hire and train all housekeeping/laundry staff.Monitor payroll and productivity of department to meet forecast and budget.Inspect rooms and public areas daily.Manage the lost and found processWork with engineering on preventative maintenance program.Report any items in need of repair.Follow all safety procedures while working.Behavioral Expectations:Be effective and innovative in handling and solving problems in the workplace.Remain positive and helpful while keeping a steady pace.Committed to the success and growth of the company.Act honorably, even when no one is watching.Eagerness to grow and/or develop within the companyPassionately provide personalized guest serviceGeneral Requirements:Able to work most weekends and holidays.Report to work on time and in proper uniform.Ability to operate a computer, phone and other office equipment.Experience: Three (3) years previous hotel housekeeping supervisor or management experience.Education: None. Bachelor’s degree preferably hotel management or equivalent education a plus.Physical Requirements:Ability to stand/walk for up to 8 hours.Ability to lift, pull and push moderate weight (minimum of 50 lbs)Kolter Hospitality is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. Kolter Hospitality is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required.